• SikaCeram 50 Tilofix is a polymer modified, cementitious, normal setting, self curing, floor and wall tile adhesive. Typically used for small, medium sized ceramic tiles on floor / wall and vitrified tiles upto 4 square feet on floor in residential environments. Suitable for bonding absorbent ceramic and vitrified tiles to absorbent construction material substrates. Indoor use.

Uses
Bonding the following types of tiles for floor and wall:

• Ceramic
• Earthenware

Bonding the following types of tiles for floor:

• Vitrified

Bonding tiles for the following applications:

• Balconies
• Kitchens
• Residential environments
• Terraces

Ecology, Health and Safety

• For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Application Instructions
Substrate Quality
Important

• Gypsum plaster and anhydrite screed substrates must have a maximum moisture content of 0.5 %

Important
Do not apply on metal or wood surfaces

• Cementitious substrates must be sufficiently cured and dried (2–6 weeks). All substrates must be structurally sound, able to support the weight of the new tiling and provide a stable and securely fixed background. Surfaces shall be clean, dry, free of any loose or friable particles, contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, wax, polish grease, cement laitance or efflorescence.
• Depending on the substrate condition and contaminants to be removed from the surface, use adequate preparation techniques to remove all traces of any materials that could reduce the product’s adhesion to the substrate. Smooth surfaces should be roughened lightly to improve adhesion. To confirm adequate surface preparation and coating adhesion, carry out a small trial before full application.
• Any small surface defects and variations in level, profile, or around exposed aggregates can be prefilled and levelled with an additional layer of SikaCeram®- 50 Tilofix to a maximum thickness of 5 mm, applied at least 24 hrs before full adhesive application. For larger and thicker areas of surface reprofiling and making good, use appropriate mortars from the Sika MonoTop® or SikaCeram® leveling range. Cracks in substrates must be identified and sealed appropriately e.g. with Sikadur® epoxy resins.
• For applications in hot climates / environments, or on absorbent substrates, thoroughly pre-dampen the surface immediately prior to product application. Avoid any ponding / standing water on the surface. Surface must not be damp to touch.
• If a waterproofing layer is required, a suitable cement-based and acrylic-based Sika® waterproofing coating must be used under SikaCeram®-50 Tilofix before tiling.

Mixing

• Pour the recommended amount of clean cold water into a suitable, clean mixing container.
• Slowly add SikaCeram®-50 Tilofix powder to the water and then mix thoroughly using a low speed (< 500 rpm) drill mixer until the material is fully mixed and lump free. Avoid entraining air into the mix by over mixing.
• Allow the product to ‘mature’ for 2–3 minutes before remixing for 30 seconds.
• The finished mix has a creamy consistency, uniformly coloured and is easy to apply and spread.